Lawrence Krauss talks with Noam Chomsky about American exceptionalism, foreign policy, North Korea, Brazil, free speech, and Donald Trump. They discuss anti-intellectualism, Vietnam War, China-US trade relationship, Trump's tactics, missile defense, religion in politics, nuclear weapons, Brazil's recent history, and balancing popular and scientific writing.

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As we near the end of 2021, we turn to Noam Chomsky. The renowned linguist, historian, and social critic helps us unpack President Biden’s response to the Omicron variant (2:17), our distorted view of personal freedom (6:43), what the new infrastructure bill actually means for communities of color (14:32), the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict (18:01), the state of the GOP (21:23), how Critical Race Theory is a “cover-term” for Christian nationalists (24:28), and what we can actually learn from the 1930s America (28:34).Before we go, he reflects on recently turning 93 (29:55), the night he played in a band (32:23), and how the “bicycle theory” is, perhaps, our only hope in the years ahead (33:31). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mlst Discord: https://discord.gg/ESrGqhf5CB In this special edition episode, we have a conversation with Prof. Noam Chomsky, the father of modern linguistics and the most important intellectual of the 20th century.  With a career spanning the better part of a century, we took the chance to ask Prof. Chomsky his thoughts not only on the progress of linguistics and cognitive science but also the deepest enduring mysteries of science and philosophy as a whole - exploring what may lie beyond our limits of understanding. We also discuss the rise of connectionism and large language models, our quest to discover an intelligible world, and the boundaries between silicon and biology. We explore some of the profound misunderstandings of linguistics in general and Chomsky’s own work specifically which have persisted, at the highest levels of academia for over sixty years.   We have produced a significant introduction section where we discuss in detail Yann LeCun’s recent position paper on AGI, a recent paper on emergence in LLMs, empiricism related to cognitive science, cognitive templates, “the ghost in the machine” and language.  Panel:  Dr. Tim Scarfe Dr. Keith Duggar Dr. Walid Saba  YT version: https://youtu.be/-9I4SgkHpcA 00:00:00 Kick off 00:02:24 C1: LeCun's recent position paper on AI, JEPA, Schmidhuber, EBMs 00:48:38 C2: Emergent abilities in LLMs paper 00:51:32 C3: Empiricism 01:25:33 C4: Cognitive Templates 01:35:47 C5: The Ghost in the Machine 01:59:21 C6: Connectionism and Cognitive Architecture: A Critical Analysis by Fodor and Pylyshyn 02:19:25 C7: We deep-faked Chomsky 02:29:11 C8: Language 02:34:41 C9: Chomsky interview kick-off! 02:35:39 Large Language Models such as GPT-3 02:39:14 Connectionism and radical empiricism 02:44:44 Hybrid systems such as neurosymbolic 02:48:47 Computationalism silicon vs biological 02:53:28 Limits of human understanding 03:00:46 Semantics state-of-the-art 03:06:43 Universal grammar, I-Language, and language of thought 03:16:27 Profound and enduring misunderstandings 03:25:41 Greatest remaining mysteries science and philosophy 03:33:10 Debrief and 'Chuckles' from Chomsky

Noam Chomsky joins Tyler to discuss why Noam and Wilhelm von Humboldt have similar views on language and liberty, good and bad evolutionary approaches to language, what he thinks Stephen Wolfram gets wrong about LLMs, whether he’s optimistic about the future, what he thinks of Thomas Schelling, the legacy of the 1960s-era left libertarians, the development trajectories of Nicaragua and Cuba, why he still answers every email, what he’s been most wrong about, and more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video.  Recorded February 27th, 2023 Other ways to connect Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Follow Tyler on Twitter Join our Discord Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Learn more about Conversations with Tyler and other Mercatus Center podcasts here. Photo credit: Duncan Rawlinson - Duncan.co

In this insightful conversation, Noam Chomsky, a pivotal figure in linguistics known for his groundbreaking theories on generative grammar, reflects on the emergence of this revolutionary framework. He critiques the behaviorist approach and explores key psychological experiments that reshaped cognitive theories. Chomsky shares intriguing anecdotes from his early academic journey, exchanging political influences for educational choices, alongside personal stories that reveal his relationships in academia. The discussion highlights the cultural shifts that fostered modern linguistic thought.

Noam Chomsky is one of the greatest minds of our time and is one of the most cited scholars in history. He is a linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, social critic, and political activist. He has spent over 60 years at MIT and recently also joined the University of Arizona. This conversation is part of the Artificial Intelligence podcast. If you would like to get more information about this podcast go to https://lexfridman.com/ai or connect with @lexfridman on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Medium, or YouTube where you can watch the video versions of these conversations. If you enjoy the podcast, please rate it 5 stars on Apple Podcasts or support it on Patreon. This episode is presented by Cash App. Download it (App Store, Google Play), use code “LexPodcast”.  Here’s the outline of the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. 00:00 – Introduction 03:59 – Common language with an alience species 05:46 – Structure of language 07:18 – Roots of language in our brain 08:51 – Language and thought 09:44 – The limit of human cognition 16:48 – Neuralink 19:32 – Deepest property of language 22:13 – Limits of deep learning 28:01 – Good and evil 29:52 – Memorable experiences 33:29 – Mortality 34:23 – Meaning of life

Welcome to episode #126 of Eye on AI with Craig Smith and Noam Chomsky. Are neural nets the key to understanding the human brain and language acquisition? In this conversation with renowned linguist and cognitive scientist Noam Chomsky, we delve into the limitations of large language models and the ongoing quest to uncover the mysteries of the human mind. Together, we explore the historical development of research in this field, from Minsky’s thesis to Jeff Hinton’s goals for understanding the brain. We also discuss the potential harms and benefits of large language models, comparing them to the internal combustion engine and its differences from a gazelle running. We tackle the difficult task of studying the neurophysiology of human cognition and the ethical implications of invasive experiments. As we consider language as a natural object, we discuss the works of notable figures such as Albert Einstein, Galileo, Leibniz, and Turing, and the similarities between language and biology. We even entertain the possibility of extraterrestrial language and communication. Join us on this thought-provoking journey as we explore the intricacies of language, the brain, and our place in the cosmos. (00:00) Preview (00:43) Introduction (01:54) Noam Chomsky’s neural net ideology & criticisms  (6:58) Jeff Hinton & Noam Chomsky’s: How the brain works (10:05) Correlation between neural nets and the brain (11:11) Noam Chomsky’s reaction to Chat-GPT & LLMs (15:21) Exploring the mechanisms of the brain (19:00) What do we learn from chatbots? (22:30) What are impossible languages? (26:45) Generative AI doesn’t show true intelligence? (28:40) Is there a danger of AI becoming too intelligent? (31:30) Can AI language models become sentient? (36:40) Turing machine and neural nets experimentations (42:40) Non-evasive procedures for understanding the brain (45:54) Does Noam Chomsky still work on understanding the brain? (49:33) Is Noam Chomsky excited about the future of neural nets? (55:30) Albert Einstein and Galileo’s principles (55:40) Is there an extraterrestrial language model? Craig Smith Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigss Eye on A.I. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOn_AI

Noam Chomsky, linguistique émérite et critique engagé, explore des enjeux contemporains cruciaux. Il aborde la manipulation médiatique en dénonçant des techniques de propagande sophistiquées. Sa vision sur l'éducation révèle des liens entre langue, créativité et autorité illégitime. Chomsky s'inquiète des crises écologiques et géopolitiques, tout en promettant un avenir meilleur par l'engagement collectif. À 93 ans, il prône toujours l'importance de la résistance face aux abus de pouvoir et l'importance d'une pensée critique.

In a thought-provoking conversation, Noam Chomsky, professor emeritus of linguistics and a vocal critic of U.S. foreign policy, joins Yascha Mounk to delve into pressing issues. They explore the theory of universal grammar and how it relates to our understanding of language and cognition. Chomsky critiques identity politics within the left, emphasizing the need for unity in struggles against systemic oppression. The discussion also tackles the intricacies of free speech and cancel culture, and Chomsky addresses the ethical challenges posed by China's rise and U.S. foreign policies.